Chani was born in 10177 in Sietch Tabr/DE, the daughter of the secret leader of the Fremen/DE Liet-Kynes/DE, and Falra. Stilgar/DE and his wife Misra stood as her godparents and performed the Water of Conception ritual for her. Chani was raised mostly by Falra, with some assistance from Misra and the other woman. She was only 3 years old when Falra was killed ina rockslide and Chani was taken into Stilgar's household and soon became a part of the Naib's family. She attended the spirit-releasing ceremony without weeping.